• pearsaltchocolatebar
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    2 months ago

    I guess it’s different depending on location. Here the ambulances are private companies and the FD has nothing to do with them

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      2 months ago

      There are private ambulance companies, but those usually aren’t the ones that respond to a 911 calls.

      In most areas, private ambulance companies either handle non-emergency medical transport or have contracts with places like nursing homes where they’re needed often enough that they can offer a less-expensive ride.